H758

Relative to providing dental care to senior citizens

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Expands dental care coverage for seniors in Massachusetts to include dentures and other treatments.

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to expand dental care coverage for adults aged 65 and older. It authorizes the Division of Medical Assistance to include dentures, restorative, endodontic, and periodontal treatment within its covered services. The bill also mandates that the division include all federally optional services in its covered services for adults in the MassHealth Essential program.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Hearing

History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Dec 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026